Specailist Planning Officer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government consulting firm is urgently seeking a Specialist Planning Officer to join the City Council on a temporary basis. This role is critical for processing local plan representations and supporting supplementary planning documents with a strict timetable. The ideal candidate has proven experience in local planning processes and excellent communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include assisting in the City Plan's preparation and handling policy tasks. Competitive rate and immediate start in the City of London are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in processing representations for local plans.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with supplementary planning documents is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Process local plan representations during consultations.
• Assist in producing Supplementary Planning Documents.
• Provide input into government consultations and policy tasks.
• Support the planning policy team in developing the City Plan.
• Liaise with stakeholders on policy matters.

Skills

Processing local plan representations

Independent and team work

Communication skills

Planning policy advice

Job description

Specialist Planning Officer

Location: City of London
Job Type: Temporary, Short-term
Start Date: January
Rate: Negotiable

We are urgently seeking a Specialist Planning Officer to join the City Council on a temporary basis.

This role is critical as the council is in the final stages of local plan preparation. The successful candidate will primarily process local plan representations and support supplementary planning documents, working within a strict timetable due to the high corporate priority of this project.

Day-to-day of the role

• Process local plan representations as part of the City Plan Main and Additional Modifications consultation.
• Assist with the production of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) such as Planning Obligations and Offices.
• Provide input into government consultations and handle other day-to-day policy tasks and queries.
• Support the planning policy team in preparing the City Plan, conducting planning policy research and development.
• Liaise with the Planning Data Team and other stakeholders within and outside the City Corporation on policy matters.
• Offer general support to the planning policy team as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in processing and responding to representations for local plans and other policy documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with supplementary planning documents; deep expertise is not essential but beneficial.
• Strong capability to provide high-quality, efficient, and effective planning advice related to policy development and review.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders and handling planning casework.

To apply for this Specialist Planning Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.